Respectful Kids? You Can Teach Your Kids Respect
I have a good friend who grew up in a difficult home. She often tells me that she because she grew up surrounded by dysfunction, she has had plenty of time to contemplate the makings of functional, loving homes. Her latest, is this: “Respect”. Respect, she feels, is the cornerstone of a good home. If […]
Keeping Kids Busy: The Educational Value In Puzzles
I have one son who loves puzzles. At a very young age, he was putting together 100 piece puzzles. Now years later, the puzzles have gotten more complicated. He received a 9,000 piece puzzle for Chanukah that he just finished recently. It took him 4 months. It has taken up over half the playroom, even […]
Kids and Chores: Stop The Whining And Complaining
I work better by myself and I so much rather do things alone than get my kids to help out. It just seems easier and more efficient. However after reading, Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel,many years ago, I knew I needed to push myself in this area. My kids needed to help […]